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Great site, very helpful. I dont post much but I find all the support here awesome!
I did a search, couple hours at that, and can't really find any answers to it. Not sure if anyone can help.
1) I have wm6, at&t tilt, stock rom. I want to have the screensaver slideshow play on idle while on battery and when pluggged in. WM has a built in screensaver slideshow that works, but it only plays while plugged in and not while on battery. is there a reg edit to make it play on battery?
2) There is a program dockware, this works great, works on battery and ac, BUT it doesnt play while the device is locked. When device locked, the only thing that shows is the date function of the program. When i unlock the phone, then it starts playing the slideshow.
Is there a way to make dockware play while it is locked? or is there a way to make the built in WM screensaver play while on battery?
I do not understand your question exactly. I think by the first step, you need to make sure the format of the screensaver. And then search the question on google, maybe you will find the best solution for it.
WM6 has a built in screensaver mode that comes on if you are idle for 2 minutes AND attached to the computer. Basically I want to figure out a way to set it so the screensaver comes on while on battery and not just when it's plugged in.
NguyenHuu said:
WM6 has a built in screensaver mode that comes on if you are idle for 2 minutes AND attached to the computer. Basically I want to figure out a way to set it so the screensaver comes on while on battery and not just when it's plugged in.
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Try this.. When installed, it's found in the Today items. You can set it to play a slide show of all your pics in your directory, set the size of the pics on the Today screen, and set the length of time pics change.
Enjoy!
thanks! i tried that. not really what i was lookin for. I want it to be like a screensaver to play on idle or play automatically on a command.
the today slideshow plugin is pretty neat though, but not for my needs. there is a slideshow app in that PHM program. anyway to set it to play the slideshow automatically instead of only playing after you press OK?
NguyenHuu said:
2) There is a program dockware, this works great, works on battery and ac, BUT it doesnt play while the device is locked. When device locked, the only thing that shows is the date function of the program. When i unlock the phone, then it starts playing the slideshow.
Is there a way to make dockware play while it is locked? or is there a way to make the built in WM screensaver play while on battery?
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DockWare doesn't appear to work properly with the key-lock that is built into WM5 and WM6. (This is not the same as the security lock that requires a password to use your PDA.) I've reported this to our developers so they can take a look at it!
Just a note about running screensavers while on battery... DockWare can't do this because it requires that your Pocket PC or Smartphone stay fully awake to display the images. Windows Mobile devices aren't really meant to stay completely awake all of the time, as it will quickly run the battery down. This is probably the reason the Pictures and Videos application only displays its slide show while your PDA is charging, as well.
You may not find any programs that will let your phone display a slideshow on the screen while it is locked, but it's possible that something out there will let you do this; it just might drain your battery very quickly!
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I've reported this to our developers so they can take a look at it!
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thanks for the reply! helpful. i am aware of battery usage, but that is the price you pay for using such devices and I am not afraid of it. I can always just recharge the battery, haha it isnt a problem. we cant always be afraid of battery usage or else we miss out on great apps and features! =) it just would be good to have the option.
sorry for this post, 10 char
I searched but didn't find anything on this...
With the pending launch of the Fuze on ATT, I am really considering making the switch.
Of course, I depend on a full slate of third party apps including PI8, Core Player, Pocket Breeze and Pocket Weather. Yes, I understand that I'll have to turn of Touch Flo to run plug-in apps like these and phoneAlarm. I wonder what impact the VGA has.
Are there apps you used on your Kaiser, that you can't use on your Touch Pro because of the screen resolution?
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I searched but didn't find anything on this...
With the pending launch of the Fuze on ATT, I am really considering making the switch.
Of course, I depend on a full slate of third party apps including PI8, Core Player, Pocket Breeze and Pocket Weather. Yes, I understand that I'll have to turn of Touch Flo to run plug-in apps like these and phoneAlarm. I wonder what impact the VGA has.
Are there apps you used on your Kaiser, that you can't use on your Touch Pro because of the screen resolution?
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Not many. I'd say the only apps you can't run are Skyfire and very pelicular business related apps. Like a CAD app I saw somewhere for PPC.
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Not many. I'd say the only apps you can't run are Skyfire and very pelicular business related apps. Like a CAD app I saw somewhere for PPC.
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skyfire works fine its just when you switch from landscape to portrait there are problems. if you leave it whichever direction you start it in its ok
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skyfire works fine its just when you switch from landscape to portrait there are problems. if you leave it whichever direction you start it in its ok
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Really? From the skyfire forums, I've gathered that it only runs on a quarter of the screen for vga devices.
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Really? From the skyfire forums, I've gathered that it only runs on a quarter of the screen for vga devices.
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somsone posted on here that it worked
i most certainly coudl be wrong though. they need to hurry up and do a vga version especially since the beta is now open
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Are there apps you used on your Kaiser, that you can't use on your Touch Pro because of the screen resolution?
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For me there wasn't!
I even us an extremely old IP calculator which was written for windows mobile 2003 and it works like a charm. Which is good because I couldn't find any other IP calculator ;-)
IMO you will be very unlucky nower days to suffer from apps that are not displaying right on the new screen size...
I remember of the days of the ipaq 4700's.... now that was painful as it was one of the first devices (bar Toshiba) that used a res different than 320x240.
Imp
hey, i like touchflo,, i guess. probably cuz im a little too nervous and inexperienced to start seriously messing around with my phone, but i do hate how the calender on touchflo works. I cant see specific says without clicking on them, and the whole thing just seems a little elementary.
is there anything you can suggest that will work with touch flo, and required just a simply installation, because im not quite sure what most of the tech abbreviations mean, and how to manually configure settings.
So from your experience, what is the most intuitive program.
would it also be too much to ask to see some screenshots of the programs.
thanks a lot....consider it my christmas present
just a side note,
if you have a program on the phone, and then update the framework, must you reinstall the initial program...the reason i ask is , i have a program to prevent the screen from being responsive when i call came in, but after a few updates, ie. framework and advance config, the screen blocker program isnt working
any suggestion?
i believe there is already a post about this and to the best of my knowledge the answer to your second question is no
SBSH Touch Calendar looks awesome. I haven't tried it yet as it costs $25 but I'm thinking about buying it. Give it a shot and post up here!
http://forums.sbsh.net/index.php?showtopic=23420
Also there is a 12-day trial.
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i believe there is already a post about this and to the best of my knowledge the answer to your second question is no
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hey, sorry for the repost, but ive been searching, and really havent been able to find what im looking for. It may just be that i dont know if the mentioned programs im looking for are compatible with the touch pro. Im not looking to mod my task bar, or anything concerning manilla files. Just a program that allows me to see into the future a little better. is this spd diary program compatible with touch pro and free?
thanks for putting up with me
Try thumbcal, i's great. Version 0,5 is free after that it gets a little better but it's not free anymore, 12
Have a look here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=381588
This solved my problem - if this is installed, you switch the screen off, then on again - all appointments as well as current date/time is displayed.
Ive used Thumbcal and only just installed the SBSH touch cal, have to admit looks and operates great. So much more features and ability to manage apts etc. First impressions i think its alot more comprehensive then Thumbcal, but just my opinion.
Hi. I should be getting a new verizon touch pro 2 and was wondering what I might be able to expect from it and if you guys could give me some new owner suggestions tips etc.
Thanks alot.
Joe
Be prepared to do a lot of reading if you really want to change things.
I have hosed up the phone several times and had to do hard resets because I installed so much crap that did not work.
Just make sure you search PPC forums and here and makes sure if you try something read up on it first.
What do you mean change things? I don't think I will change anything. At least not right away. Not sure if I'll even like the htc touch pro 2.
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What do you mean change things? I don't think I will change anything. At least not right away. Not sure if I'll even like the htc touch pro 2.
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What he means is that if you want to reg hack or add any .cab files found here or on ppc geeks do your research first. Even though there are tp2s out there they all differ between cdma and gsm as well as carrier customizations. These differences can screw up your device causing u to loose original functionality or possible bricking your device.
A couple of things to do when you first get your phone:
Do a hard reset when you first turn it on. It will get rid of any errors or bugs you might or might not have. It will not hurt to do it regardless.
Next go to main page of XDA developers website and read the article about disabling push internet. It will free up some memory for you. It works great.
Also, search the XDA forum for the resproxy registry hack or edit or what ever you want to call it. It will also free up and stalblize your memory. you will need total commander to do it, so you will want to search and download then install the program before hand.
Those are the first three things that I would recommend as it made a big difference for me as far as performance is concerned
Thanks alot guys.
I should get it tomorrow and I'm really looking forward to it. I don't think I'll be getting much sleep tonight.
How would I do a hard reset and what is that? Would I do that right after I open it and before doing anything else or right after I activate it?
Yeah. I read something that mentioned push Internet. Kinda sounded like rss. I don't think I would use push Internet.
Will it be possibleto landscape without sliding out the keyboard? Or could someone add this or is it something htc has to do?
How will I upgrade to winmo 6.5 when it's released?
I know I need to learn and read but not sure what and where. I do have the xda wiki bookmarked but couldn't tell what I should look at first.
I don't care about fm radio but will it be possible to have am radio? I would listen to my local baseball team games. I don't listen to the radio now as there's no music I like. So that's why I'm curious about am. Internet radio streaming is of course different story. Is shoutcast available?
I've seen here people talk about gps. What is possible to use that's free? I can't afford vz navigator per month.
I wonder if there are any phone body protectors and screen protectors available at the local verizon store.
If I did change anything will it void my warranty? How does that work? I did add the extended warranty insurance.
Thanks alot.
If you are starting fresh you may want to consider doing this right after you get the phone before doing anything.
This should cover most anything you would need to do including the resproxy and other tweaks.
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=84404
Download the Verizon CAB and install it and it takes care of most everything you need done.
To hard reset you just go to SETTINGS>MEMORY TAB> and choose Factory Default. It basically resets the phone to settings of when you first got it.
The Radio as of right now either does not exist on the Verizon phone or is locked out.
The only way to void your warranty is to flash a new ROM, which you can't do yet anyway. But any tweaks you make wont effect warranty.
Streaming internet radio is available and included with the phone, you just need the web address.
Other services like orb from winamp is also handy where you can stream your music collection from home if your PC is on to your phone.
Most anything you can think of you should be able to find, with some searching.
And yes when WM6.5 is released you will have to wait for Verizon to officially release the update.
So even though you will see WM6.5 released next month don't expect Verizon to have the update ready right away it maybe a while.
Well I got my verizon touch pro 2. It's not bad. I hate the browser though. Scrolling sucks and moving around on a zoomed page is terrible when you swipe your finger to go up down etc. The page just keeps going. It's near impossible to touch links to go there. I have to many times just for it to register that I touched a link. Or I have to use the keyboard arrows. It really sucks. You can download files though and this rocks!! I didn't know you could. I got an mp4 and couple other files. Pretty cool.
The ui is ok. I'm surprised how smooth the ui is compared to iPod touch I have which is exactly the same as iPhone minus the phone. So htc did ok here.
I ran the cab installer for disabling push Internet but can't tell anything is different.
So my question now is this.
When winmo 6.5 is released how long might it take verizon to offically release it? Can't I just do the update from Microsoft? I want it as it's supposed to be way more touch friendly.
Why does it violate the warranty if you install a rom? Do any of the toc etc mention this?
Is there a way to do a backup of the phone incase anything goes wrong with a rom or something?
There's a couple things I don't like about that thing you mentioned that would take care of a lot of stuff. The guy disables something I don't want disabled. I forget what it is right now.
Is shoutcast available?
How does the sbp shell thingy work? Like is it just a file you install to change the theme or something? Can you easily install and uninstall without any issues? Same question for the iPhone look GUI.
Will marketplace be available as a widget type of thing or do we know how you go about using it when it's available?
I'm curious also where a good place is to download free themes and apps for the phone?
Is it possible to have free voice gps somehow? There's google maps of course but don't know it. Never used it more then looking at it on my Storm.
This touch pro 2 is supposed to be 3.6" screen but it's not as wide as my storm or iPod touch. How is that possible? I don't understand if it's supposed to be bigger why is it smaller? There should be only 1 way to measure size. This sucks.
how do I make the screen brighter? It doesn't seem as bright as other devices like my iPod touch.
Can I file share with my LAN?
What is remote desktop like? How does the built in one work? Is there something better?
Sorry for bombarding you all with so many questions.
Answers that I have are in BOLD within your quote...
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Well I got my verizon touch pro 2. It's not bad. I hate the browser though. Scrolling sucks and moving around on a zoomed page is terrible when you swipe your finger to go up down etc. The page just keeps going. It's near impossible to touch links to go there. I have to many times just for it to register that I touched a link. Or I have to use the keyboard arrows. It really sucks. You can download files though and this rocks!! I didn't know you could. I got an mp4 and couple other files. Pretty cool.
Opera browser takes a little getting used to. Double tap to zoom in, and then you can click links pretty easy. I've been using WinMo phones now since the ATT 8525 (Hermes) and HATED the Opera browser the first time I tried it in a custom ROM. Since then, I've come to prefer it over PIE...just seems more user friendly once you do get used to how it operates - plus, it actually shows websites as desktop sites instead of as mobile sites.
The ui is ok. I'm surprised how smooth the ui is compared to iPod touch I have which is exactly the same as iPhone minus the phone. So htc did ok here.
I ran the cab installer for disabling push Internet but can't tell anything is different. If you don't have any pages set up to push on the web tab, I don't think you'll notice a difference. I could be wrong though.
So my question now is this.
When winmo 6.5 is released how long might it take verizon to offically release it? Can't I just do the update from Microsoft? I want it as it's supposed to be way more touch friendly. The phone is locked through what is called HardSPL to only accept "official" ROMs that are are correctly signed or whatever. MS won't actually issue a ROM for WinMo 6.5 - they'll issue the software to the individual manufacturers like HTC, Samsung, etc. At that time, the manufacturers then have to customize that OS into a ROM that works for the specific device (each device hardware requires specific stuff to function - which is why you can't put a FUZE ROM on a TP2, or a GSM rom on a CDMA phone, etc). Then, the manufacturer has to work with each phone carrier to put in the specific items the carrier wants included or excluded. So you won't ever see an "update" from MS, but only one issued by HTC possibly that won't be compatable with your specific phone until they release one that is authorized by Verizon.
Why does it violate the warranty if you install a rom? Do any of the toc etc mention this? The custom ROM is not officially authorized by your carrier, and requires you to modify the phone software and bootloader to install it. It also may or may not enable components of the phone that are not officially supported by the manufacturer or carrier. Will simply installing the ROM void your warranty - not necessarily. There are ways flash back to the original ROM before sending in for a warranty claim (assuming the phone is not 100% dead/destroyed), but if you make a warranty claim and it is determined that you had a custom ROM installed, they won't stand behind it because you modified the phone from the way they sent it to you.
Is there a way to do a backup of the phone incase anything goes wrong with a rom or something? There are backup programs out there - but you cannot do a "full restore" after changing ROMS because it may overwrite files that are newer or different and mess things up. I personally don't use any backup programs specificially. I keep all my media files on the MicroSD card, keep my emails synced through IMAP (personal account) and Exchange (work account) as well as all my tasks/calendar/contacts in Exchange. I don't have many SMS/MMS messages, so losing them when I reflash is not an issue for me. And I've gotten really good at restoring my settings and programs (which I keep saved on the SD card as well).
There's a couple things I don't like about that thing you mentioned that would take care of a lot of stuff. The guy disables something I don't want disabled. I forget what it is right now.
Is shoutcast available?
How does the sbp shell thingy work? Like is it just a file you install to change the theme or something? Can you easily install and uninstall without any issues? Same question for the iPhone look GUI. AFAIK, the different GUI overlays are simply a matter of "install and reset". I used to use SPB shell on my 8525 and Tilt, but it seemed to be a resource hog (version 2). Since the TF3D GUI on my Fuze and now TP2, I've been happy to simply use it.
Will marketplace be available as a widget type of thing or do we know how you go about using it when it's available?
I'm curious also where a good place is to download free themes and apps for the phone? You've already joined...search here and you'll find links to more places to find goodies for your phone than you'll ever be able to stay on top of.
Is it possible to have free voice gps somehow? There's google maps of course but don't know it. Never used it more then looking at it on my Storm. Don't know about free ones out there. I use Garmin Mobile XT myself - it's not voice command enabled (unfortunately) but does to audible directions and works pretty well. There are others out there too - TomTom, iGo, etc.
This touch pro 2 is supposed to be 3.6" screen but it's not as wide as my storm or iPod touch. How is that possible? I don't understand if it's supposed to be bigger why is it smaller? There should be only 1 way to measure size. This sucks. There is only one way to measure screen size - diagonal from corner to corner. That said, the TP2 is setup in a more HD style wide-screen format than many other devices. So the measured dimension may be bigger than other phones/devices, but the width may be narrower (when looking in Portrait view) because the screen is taller the other way.
how do I make the screen brighter? It doesn't seem as bright as other devices like my iPod touch. Start/Settings/All Settings --> System tab --> Power --> Backlight tab --> uncheck "Auto Adjust" and then you can manually play with the brightness
Can I file share with my LAN? Yes, but not with the stock file explorer I think. I personally use Resco Explorer, but have had a few issues with the network drive mapping locking up this device. Total Commander (free) has the functionality in it as well.
What is remote desktop like? How does the built in one work? Is there something better? I use the built-in RDC just fine. It actually shows a useable desktop image (albeit very tiny). No idea if there are other clients out there...the built-in one has always worked for me.
Sorry for bombarding you all with so many questions. No problem - hopefully I was able to answer a few questions.
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I'm impressed...
dezoris, Humble1 and the others...
It doesn't mean a thing coming from me but....
I would like to thank you for not being assholes.
You both took time out to answer his numerous questions without a snide remark or rude comment.
Thats refreshing!
Thank you!
MBK
Well thanks so so much. Truly! I dunno what to say except thanks sooooooo much! I'm kinda speechless.
I have to save those responses locally to turn to incase I need to.
I do like the phone. That's for sure.
In Opera I did zoom right on top of links and tapped the links and it took multiple tries to get it to work I'd say if I had to guess and I am, 7-9 times out of 10. That's terrible. Could it be opera, the screen itself or winmo 6.1 or that I have not run the screen calibration thing? I hope the next browser version works way better and more touch friendly the I am experiencing so far. Oh yeah. It's currently like dial up speed compared to my iPod touch and I'm even using wifi on the phone. But yes, I have read that Opera is very slow. It works at least . Hopefully things will improove in this area in maybe the next version or another browser.
What is it like to install another theme or whatever it is called? The iPhone GUI one and that SPB thing? Are they easy to get rid of? I think I'd like to try them, but am wondering the what if something goes wrong question.
Hmm. I'm not sure where to start now. I should look through this sites wiki, but don't know what parts or where to start. Also I'd like to install some neat apps to see what this phone could do, but not sure where to start.
Thank you so very much! thank you for being patient in answering my questions.
Update. Remote deskto doesn't work. I try to connect via wifi to my vista and remote desktop on the phone imediatly after clicking connect says , the connection was ended because of a network error. Please try connecting to the remote computer again.
Also windows update won't connect either. Same type of message.
Remote desktop works from my other pc and laptop too.
Any ideas?
Ok. Now my phone won't get a connection to the net via wifi and I changed nothing on phone or router. Reboot router and shut off phone doesn't help. I'm on my iPod touch right now just fine. I don't get it.
Thanks a lot guys.
A few small things.
#1 Don't install a bunch of garbage.
#2 The version of Opera on it sucks. The Beta on their site kicks the crap out of it.
#3 Try Skyfire. I don't like the idea of using a proxy browser, but lordy if it isn't useful.
#4 Be patient. I hated both of my previous HTCs until they started releasing ROMs for it.
#5 If you are having troubles with remote desktop, then get VLC. I hate remote desktop because it locks the display and inputs of the host. I use my TP2 as a remote control for my media center. I'd like to find a smarter VLC client though. =(
Enjoy the phone. The WorldCard app is cool as hell.
Remote Desktop
buggs1a said:
Well thanks so so much. Truly! I dunno what to say except thanks sooooooo much! I'm kinda speechless.
I have to save those responses locally to turn to incase I need to.
I do like the phone. That's for sure.
In Opera I did zoom right on top of links and tapped the links and it took multiple tries to get it to work I'd say if I had to guess and I am, 7-9 times out of 10. That's terrible. Could it be opera, the screen itself or winmo 6.1 or that I have not run the screen calibration thing? I hope the next browser version works way better and more touch friendly the I am experiencing so far. Oh yeah. It's currently like dial up speed compared to my iPod touch and I'm even using wifi on the phone. But yes, I have read that Opera is very slow. It works at least . Hopefully things will improove in this area in maybe the next version or another browser.
What is it like to install another theme or whatever it is called? The iPhone GUI one and that SPB thing? Are they easy to get rid of? I think I'd like to try them, but am wondering the what if something goes wrong question.
Hmm. I'm not sure where to start now. I should look through this sites wiki, but don't know what parts or where to start. Also I'd like to install some neat apps to see what this phone could do, but not sure where to start.
Thank you so very much! thank you for being patient in answering my questions.
Update. Remote deskto doesn't work. I try to connect via wifi to my vista and remote desktop on the phone imediatly after clicking connect says , the connection was ended because of a network error. Please try connecting to the remote computer again.
Also windows update won't connect either. Same type of message.
Remote desktop works from my other pc and laptop too.
Any ideas?
Ok. Now my phone won't get a connection to the net via wifi and I changed nothing on phone or router. Reboot router and shut off phone doesn't help. I'm on my iPod touch right now just fine. I don't get it.
Thanks a lot guys.
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Try this: http://www.rdmplus.com/
I was using it on my Storm and they allowed me to change to the Windows Mobile version when I finally unloaded that POS. Its a bit pricey but it works well even on a EVDO connection. Works great over wifi. One of the few bright spots in my Blackberry endeavor.
buggs1a said:
Well thanks so so much. Truly! I dunno what to say except thanks sooooooo much! I'm kinda speechless.
I have to save those responses locally to turn to incase I need to.
I do like the phone. That's for sure.
In Opera I did zoom right on top of links and tapped the links and it took multiple tries to get it to work I'd say if I had to guess and I am, 7-9 times out of 10. That's terrible. Could it be opera, the screen itself or winmo 6.1 or that I have not run the screen calibration thing? I hope the next browser version works way better and more touch friendly the I am experiencing so far. Oh yeah. It's currently like dial up speed compared to my iPod touch and I'm even using wifi on the phone. But yes, I have read that Opera is very slow. It works at least . Hopefully things will improove in this area in maybe the next version or another browser.
What is it like to install another theme or whatever it is called? The iPhone GUI one and that SPB thing? Are they easy to get rid of? I think I'd like to try them, but am wondering the what if something goes wrong question.
Hmm. I'm not sure where to start now. I should look through this sites wiki, but don't know what parts or where to start. Also I'd like to install some neat apps to see what this phone could do, but not sure where to start.
Thank you so very much! thank you for being patient in answering my questions.
Update. Remote deskto doesn't work. I try to connect via wifi to my vista and remote desktop on the phone imediatly after clicking connect says , the connection was ended because of a network error. Please try connecting to the remote computer again.
Also windows update won't connect either. Same type of message.
Remote desktop works from my other pc and laptop too.
Any ideas?
Ok. Now my phone won't get a connection to the net via wifi and I changed nothing on phone or router. Reboot router and shut off phone doesn't help. I'm on my iPod touch right now just fine. I don't get it.
Thanks a lot guys.
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Opera is as slower browser no matter how you shake it. You could try the 9.7.1b version and see if it is any better for you.
I have an iPod Touch 2nd gen and was playing around last night with the TP2 and the iPod. I found that the TP2 was just as responsive as the iPod in almost every task aside from web browsing.
The link clicking in Opera bothers me too. The zoom slider has delay.
I just think it is the application. Good thing is newer versions are coming, and Firefox and IE mobile will have newer versions soon.
You could try Skyfire browser as well. In the end you have options.
A few things:
* Make sure you have a memory card
* Install all your apps to it
* Install the Stop Push Internet.cab
* Install the disable resource proxy .cab
Opera is built into the ROM. So basically it is always running, the stop push internet just stops it from running until you launch it among other things.
Resource proxy is something HTC uses to quick cache things into memory so its always ready to open. Its supposed to make launching last used apps quicker. Everyone finds it not to speed up anything and it just eats up RAM.
After you do those both restart the phone.
As far as your RDP issue with Vista and Win7 you have to make sure you allow connections from all clients and make sure the you add the user account you want to connect with to the remote users under the same tab.
Check your firewall settings in vista and make sure RDP is allowed.
Also try connecting by IP instead of PC name, often more reliable, bypasses the router for name resolution.
Skins and Themes, I make my own wallpapers.
I also don't install anything theme related until I see a thread or a bunch of people with the same phone doing something.
I did the HTC Black upper banner, one file and selectable in the home menu.
I did the standard HTC flip clock because it was verizon tested and made my own wallpaper based on something someone else did. I think mine is better.
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Any theme stuff I want to be reversible or selectable without a registry change or 3rd party app that's just me.
As far as apps you have to decide what you want to do on your phone.
If you dont know and just want to start installing things just be prepared to hard reset it if you hose it up with some app that does not play nice.
These are the apps I run. (Everyone has different needs)
S2US Slide to unlock - I turn off every feature of it expect the one to lock when screen goes black. I found the phone was constantly dialing out in my pocket so I had to do it.
Smart Gear Emulator - To play old Nintendo and Genesis games. I tried the demo and at least for Genesis games it sucks. I will probably uninstall.
WVGA Fix - Allows you to change the screen resolution down to 480x480 or 640x480. My old Genesis emulator wont work at 800x480 so I have to switch it to 640x480 before I launch it.
Pico Drive - Genesis Emulator plays most genesis games perfect
XDAShutdown - Just an app that you launch that allows you multiple options, to shutdown or restart. It also has skins to make it look how you want.
GarminXT - I bought it as a NAV application. Works really well on Verizon. And you can copy it to other cards. Maybe be legal but works.
Advanced Config 3.3 - I dont trust it have no need for most of the options in it.
Weather City Editor 2.1 - Did not work, tried it 20 different ways adds more accuweather cities to your weather tab.
Nitrogen - Audio player does not work very well for me, but is good for directly opening audio files from opera
Bing - Live Search
.Net Framework 3.5 - Required for many app installs
Facebook App
Netflix App
MS Font Pack
Microsoft MyPhone - Handy for backing up all your files, SMS and more.
Palringo - Chat client does everything, pretty resource intensive
Midomi Audio Identifier - Play a song or hum a song into the micand it finds the name of the artist and song.
Skype
Flash Hack for Opera - Sucks don't bother, any webpage with flash usually freezes the browser.
Remote Desktop w Vista/7
If you have problems connecting to your vista or 7 machine using the built in RDC program on the phone, you need to change the security level on your computer to:
"Allow connections from computers running any version of Remote Desktop (less secure)"
WinMo 6 doesn't have the new network level authentication bits. Maybe it'll appear in 6.5.....
Hi. I'm sorry I haven't posted for awhile. I been kinda lazy about posting a foow up. Plus 2 days ago Wednesday I had a tooth extracted on lower left side. So I haven't done much except try to rest, take my tylonol #3 codene and Pennicillan I been taking for a week to fight the infection from my tooth. Not a brushing issue but the tooth first was like cracked on the bottom around the root and then I was eating pizze a few weeks ago a d heard a high pitched pop/crack sound when I took a bite. That hurt like heck. I could not eat or touch it anymore. Went to my dentist and he saw immediatly the top of the tooth had cracked right down the middle. So it looked like a + kinda how it was cracked. So they took it out 2 days ago. I have to ice my left cheek for 30 minutes on, off then on again after every meal and I have to eat soft room temp foods. Plus take my meds. I also try not to talk much and when I move, specially up and down I go slow. My dentist said the healing now will take at least 6 weeks. He will take out the stitches next tuesday or Wednesday. Well that's what's going on with me now.
I have played with the phone a little each day. I have not made a phone call yet. I installed the no push Internet thing and don't notice any difference. Maybe a tiny bit less ram is used now. But I never used much anyway. I installed a few days ago the trial for the SPB 3 shell. It's not bad but I wish every button and window was uniform. Because with touchflo and the spb shell when you file browse or do messaging or certain settings screens you get tiny buttons that are like black and white. Like looking at the memory screen. It's nothing like spb and touch flo. This is annoying that the ui is not uniform the same all over. The spb shell and touchflo are responsive. Yes it does seem with only the web browser is it crummy. I did install yesterday opera 9.7 beta and looked at the local help docs. It was ok but scrolling still sucks major.
If you read what I posted you'll see my remote desktop works on computers just not the phone and that means it's set up already. I think I also already said I typed in the ip of the pc. I did everything right but no matter what remote desktop gives that error immediatly after clicking to connect. So I have no clue. I need to get it working though. Pay remote desktop apps I can't afford.
Why would you install apps only to the sd card? I haven't even put in my unopened 8gb card yet but I will.
The local verizon store said that verizon won't get the htc touch pro 2 in store for a long time. He said that's how htc is. Huh?
How can you make onscreen keyboard same as apples in safari on iPhone/iPod touch? It really sucks. No auto correct and the stupid keys aren't spread enough. Plus the stupid black and white text selection thing that pops up. Landscape really sucks for the keyboard since the keys are way too small a d way to close together. Portrait is much better and easier. The hardware keyboard I thought I liked. That is till I actually tried it. The keys are not spread enough. Way to close and I always have typos and there's no auto correct or auto punctuation or anything even remotely close to the iPod touch. Also there's a delay when typing and the sound sometimes. I like the sound and the vibration feedback when typing.
I wish messaging had add to contact in each message you read. And when you do try to add to contact it doesn't put in any info for you which is really stupid. You have to type in everything. It should auto the name and email address.
while XDA has huge amounts of programs on it, you may end up searching forever. A decent website for programs, themes etc. is http://www.freewarepocketpc.net/ just make sure they are capable with the screen resolution (wvga) and some things may not work on the TP2. Also most of the phone forums on xda have some sort of thread that says must have programs or something along those lines. Read a few of those.
btw, WAZE is a community based gps program that has voice directions and is free. its kinda neat, you should give it a look.
Good stuff up there, gang. Some even was helpful to me, after a year with a Crapberry.
I think I am going to like it here.
RaggedOne said:
Good stuff up there, gang. Some even was helpful to me, after a year with a Crapberry.
I think I am going to like it here.
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Ditto, except I've been on a 'berry for the past 4 years...
Thanks guys.
Should it take over 9 hrs for a full charge from 0 to 100% battery charge?
All,
Please find the attached Windows RT native binaries for Halite 0.3.4. Halite is a nice, light weight, torrent client for windows based on libtorrent:
http://www.binarynotions.com/halite-bittorrent-client/
Was looking for a break from QtWebkit fixes and I wasn't particularly satisfied with the existing ported torrent clients, so I gave this one a go. Its about as close to uTorrent as we're going to get for now. Seems to work great, but is missing support for non-english languages (sorry). Please report any issues that you may find, but I'm not anticipating any.
Enjoy!
Hello,
Can you please provide instructions on how to en this file on win 8 Rt.
This will be a great help.
Thanks.
[email protected] said:
Hello,
Can you please provide instructions on how to en this file on win 8 Rt.
This will be a great help.
Thanks.
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What on earth does en mean?
The file is an application for jailbroken RT's. If your RT is jailbroken, double click the .exe, if its not jailbroken then jailbreak it and double click the .exe
That is once you decompress it. Its a 7zip archive. Get 7z and you can decompress it.
I click on magnet button and nothing happen. It didn't support Magnet URI? But the other function work great. Thank.
hisoft said:
I click on magnet button and nothing happen. It didn't support Magnet URI? But the other function work great. Thank.
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You should be able to get Magnet Uri working simply by making some minor registry changes. This is normally done by an installer, but I haven't provided one.
See here:
https://forum.suprbay.org/showthread.php?tid=115481
...For some _guidance_. The instructions target uTorrent but can be used for Halite as well with a bit of brain power.
Cheers!
bfosterjr said:
You should be able to get Magnet Uri working simply by making some minor registry changes. This is normally done by an installer, but I haven't provided one.
See here:
https://forum.suprbay.org/showthread.php?tid=115481
...For some _guidance_. The instructions target uTorrent but can be used for Halite as well with a bit of brain power.
Cheers!
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That mean I can launch it with parameter but cannot add it with button?
Probably. It is odd that the magnet button, though present on the UI, doesn't actually work.
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Probably. It is odd that the magnet button, though present on the UI, doesn't actually work.
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it works just fine. just behaves a bit different than other clients perhaps. it looks for the magnet link on the clipboard. so basically, you right click on a magnet link -> copy shortcut. Then when you click the magnet button in Halite, it'll pick up the torrent.
cheers!
Thanks very much for this bfosterjr, it works really well.
Only problem is, when my computer goes to sleep, I think Windows RT suspends the Desktop applications as well. This means torrents stop working too... any ideas on what I can do about this? I don't want to change the time-out for the screen as I'm sure it isn't good to have it on all night!
I have heard there are some ways to tell Windows not to suspend things, for example I think I read of a Pandora or Spotify thing for RT Desktop which can continue to play music while the screen is off (a.k.a. Connected Standby).
Even if it's not possible, thanks for your initial effort, and let us know of any updates.
Cheers,
Lloydo
There's nothing wrong with leaving an LCD screen (you know, the same tech used in all desktop monitors and most TVs sold in the past decade or so) on all night; you can leave them on for years without a problem. That said, it would be cool if torrenting over Connected Standby was possible. Not sure what that would take, though.
Only concern would be screen burn but the odd night torrenting here and there won't be significant. Think about it, through the lifetime of your device it will be displaying the desktop for alot longer than 1 night My laptop is over 5 years old now, it does have screen burn, but you have to look for it and I only really noticed it a year ago.
Screen savers exist to alleviate screen burn, if one exists on RT enable it. Turning down display brightness helps. Considering your device is 5 years newer and will likely have a much higher tech display i would imagine it would take longer for screen burn to set in at all.
I really wouldn't be concerned.
That said, would be a nice feature, certainly prevent a nice glow in the corner of your room (or simply leave the tablet in another room)
lloydo said:
Thanks very much for this bfosterjr, it works really well.
Only problem is, when my computer goes to sleep, I think Windows RT suspends the Desktop applications as well. This means torrents stop working too... any ideas on what I can do about this? I don't want to change the time-out for the screen as I'm sure it isn't good to have it on all night!
I have heard there are some ways to tell Windows not to suspend things, for example I think I read of a Pandora or Spotify thing for RT Desktop which can continue to play music while the screen is off (a.k.a. Connected Standby).
Even if it's not possible, thanks for your initial effort, and let us know of any updates.
Cheers,
Lloydo
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I can help with one thing. If you don't want to config screen time-out every time you can press Win+X and open mobility center to turn on presentation mode. This mode will made your PC always-on.
@hisoft: That's not what Win+X does on Win8. You can check in the Start search to see if that feature is still present, I guess...
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@hisoft: That's not what Win+X does on Win8. You can check in the Start search to see if that feature is still present, I guess...
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Didn't Win+X work the same as right click at bottom left corner to open quick menu?
Yes, it does. I'd forgotten that Mobility Center was available there; it's missing on my desktop (not terribly surprising, I guess). I thought you were referring to the pre-Win8 shortcut that opened Mobility Center directly. My bad.
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Yes, it does. I'd forgotten that Mobility Center was available there; it's missing on my desktop (not terribly surprising, I guess). I thought you were referring to the pre-Win8 shortcut that opened Mobility Center directly. My bad.
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I forgot that shortcut too. I use it very frequent before upgrade to Windows 8.
hisoft said:
I can help with one thing. If you don't want to config screen time-out every time you can press Win+X and open mobility center to turn on presentation mode. This mode will made your PC always-on.
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That is a really cool tip! I can't believe I'm not familiar with the mobility center... but then, my laptop is ten years old and running Windows XP. I've not wanted to mess with the power settings on my Surface RT, but have wanted a way to make it stay awake for tasks and applications (such as this torrent client) that would normally not keep it from going into standby. So this is perfect, thanks!
hisoft said:
I can help with one thing. If you don't want to config screen time-out every time you can press Win+X and open mobility center to turn on presentation mode. This mode will made your PC always-on.
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Top tip! With your idea and 6677's advice about the screen saver it got me thinking: there's a setting in Power Options (WIN+X gets you there faster, thanks hisoft) for "Change what closing the lid does." If you set it to "Do nothing" then closing the touch cover turns the screen off but leaves the computer on!
Combined with Presentation Mode, it's great, now I can download Linux distros all night to my heart's content!
GoodDayToDie, you're right though, it would be cool. There must be some hooks in what Halite tells Windows it's up to in terms of power requirements, I have no idea though, I'm not a software developer. Thanks for your contributions to the RT community, by the way.
lloydo said:
Top tip! With your idea and 6677's advice about the screen saver it got me thinking: there's a setting in Power Options (WIN+X gets you there faster, thanks hisoft) for "Change what closing the lid does." If you set it to "Do nothing" then closing the touch cover turns the screen off but leaves the computer on!
Combined with Presentation Mode, it's great, now I can download Linux distros all night to my heart's content!
GoodDayToDie, you're right though, it would be cool. There must be some hooks in what Halite tells Windows it's up to in terms of power requirements, I have no idea though, I'm not a software developer. Thanks for your contributions to the RT community, by the way.
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This were impressive too! I never notice that since I try to use monitor off command (from Poweroff 3.0.1.3 run with win86emu) and it turn the Surface RT to sleep then I don't think it will have the way like this.
But the app still suspend (I try video app and it pause when cover flip) then it not simple monitor switch off. At least it can make desktop program run with screen off.
lloydo said:
Top tip! With your idea and 6677's advice about the screen saver it got me thinking: there's a setting in Power Options (WIN+X gets you there faster, thanks hisoft) for "Change what closing the lid does." If you set it to "Do nothing" then closing the touch cover turns the screen off but leaves the computer on!
Combined with Presentation Mode, it's great, now I can download Linux distros all night to my heart's content!
GoodDayToDie, you're right though, it would be cool. There must be some hooks in what Halite tells Windows it's up to in terms of power requirements, I have no idea though, I'm not a software developer. Thanks for your contributions to the RT community, by the way.
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Thank to your idea. I make .bat automatic config for this. [APP] Always-on mode - keep your desktop program running while turn sceen off